Your Wellbeing Matters
The terms mental health and self care are tossed around often, so let’s talk about what they mean and why they matter in ALS.
Mental Health Among Veterans with ALS
Veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS compared to their civilian counterparts. This means that you have a community that understands what you’re going through and can provide support and answers to the questions and worries you may have. Get access to help and information through this resource if you are struggling with mental health.
ALS Ways to Help
This article from The ALS Society of Canada lists ways your friends and family can help when you share your diagnosis with them.
How to Help Your Friends When They Ask to Help You
This ALS News Today article from ALS patient Dagmar Munn offers helpful tips on what to say to your friends and loved ones who want to help.
Rallying Your Community
This article from I AM ALS offers resources on how to best activate the support of your friends and family who want to help.